What Is Orzo?
Orzo resembles tiny football-shaped, oval pasta orbs that almost look like rice, but it’s pasta we promise! It’s a short-cut pasta shape also known as risoni and in Italy, known as pastina or “little pasta.”
How To Cook Orzo
Like any other pasta, orzo should be boiled until al dente before added to soup, salads or any other delicious recipes.
Best Orzo Recipes
Orzo is often used to create delicious orzo pasta salad recipes and makes easy one-pot dinners, like my favorite Lemon, Asparagus and Orzo. Your family will love these quick comfort meals. Orzo also makes for a great side dish to your weeknight chicken or pork. Once you realize how versatile orzo really is, you’ll see why it’s a good idea to keep orzo on hand in your pantry at all times. Chefs love orzo too! As you’ll see, it’s the star ingredient in Bobby Flay’s Toasted Orzo Pasta. Need more orzo inspiration? I’ve rounded up a ton of easy recipes that feature this little known, yet well loved, pasta. Don’t be surprised if it becomes your new favorite ingredient! Up next: 9 TikTok Pasta Recipes That Went Viral For All the Right Reasons
